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  • Jason Njoku reacts to Junior Pope’s death

    Jason Njoku reacts to Junior Pope’s death

    Iroko TV CEO, Jason Njoku reacts following the tragic passing of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope as he faults inadequate healthcare system in Nigeria.

    Recall that yesterday, a heartbreaking news surfaced about Junior Pope’s horrific and untimely death after he drowned in a river in Anam, Anambra state.

    Jason Njoku
    Jason Njoku

    In a live Instagram session, Stanley Ontop, a crew member of the late actor, claimed that Junior Pope was brought to a hospital but the oxygen supply was insufficient for his emergency care, and the doctor pronounced him dead.

    Jason Njoku responded by lamenting the condition of Nigeria’s healthcare system.

    Late actor, Junior Pope

    According to him, anyone living in Nigeria is essentially in the hands of God if anything emergency medical-related occurs.

    He wrote: “Just know, when you are living in 🇳🇬. Anything emergency medical-related that happens, you are essentially in the hands of God.”

    Check out netizens reactions that followed…

    Goke Adebisi wrote: “I heard UK and Canada are much worse. We have a lot of private Healthcare clinics who offer good service.”

    theadventuremakeup said: “Not a lie at all. How can a hospital not have oxygen? Sometimes, it’ll be blood. Wetin you come get?”

    cheta_chukwu_ noted: “For Europe ordinary say their citizen break down for road 2 minutes ambulance don show”

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    ason Njoku reacts to Junior Pope's death, bemoans poor health facilities in Nigeria

     

     

  • Nasty C – Compress

    Nasty C – Compress

    An award-winning South African rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, Nasty C, makes his musical debut with a fascinating song called “Compress.”

    Subsequently, the intriguing track mentioned above serves as a follow-up to “Fuck That (Remix),” in which he featured Odumodublvck, a top-tier Nigerian rapper.

    In the end, this unique composition is a blockbuster that you should add to your playlist if you enjoy decent music.

    Listen and share your thoughts below!

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  • Junior Pope, three other Nollywood actors die in boat accident

    Junior Pope, three other Nollywood actors die in boat accident

    Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, is dead.

    The news of his death was shared on Wednesday, April 10, by filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji.

    He mentioned that the actor, along with three others, lost their lives when their boat capsized.

    “Four actors, including Jnr Pope, fell into Anam River on their way to a location, and their bodies have been recovered.

    “What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,” Olatunji wrote on his Instagram page.

    PUNCH Online has not been able to identify the other three actors.

    Junior Pope leaves behind his wife and three children.

     

    In a video he posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Junior Pope, who was on a boat without a life jacket, begged the captain to go slowly.

    The Nollywood actor told his followers to see how actors risk their lives to entertain them.

    He began to plead with the captain to go slowly as he shouted, “I have three children to raise.”

    In the caption, he wrote, “See me lamenting… The risk we take to entertain you; crossing river 9ja yesterday with no life jacket… Na wahoooooo… Who does that ??”

    He has acted in Nollywood movies like, “Secret Adventures”, “Eye of the Eagle”, “Bitter Generation”, “Wrong Initiation,” and “Honey Money” among others.

     

  • Criticism trails as John Cena strips at Oscars Award night

    Criticism trails as John Cena strips at Oscars Award night

    Legendary American WWE legend, John Cena dropped jaws after his appearance on Oscars 2024 Awards night.

    The Oscars 2024 Awards held last night foresaw the likes of Incredible Gems going home with their deserved plaques but John Cena had the other view.

    John Cena Naked on Stage Oscars 2

    People are parading that he took his entertainment to the next level and too far after coming out nàked while presenting an award to an artist.

    He was spotted all naked as they presented the winner of the ‘Best Costumes Designer’ Category nominees.

    However several sources disclosed that he stripped to promote the importance of costumes.

    Despite the view of this, many didn’t quite digest his point of view, lambasting him via all the social media platforms.

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  • Nigerians reacts as they spot Simi using chopsticks for the first time

    Nigerians reacts as they spot Simi using chopsticks for the first time

    Nigerian singer, Simi has left Nigerians talking after her recent encounter with chopsticks.

    According to sources, the singer used the eating tool for the first and her reaction was nothing but fun.

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    In a video that has gone viral, she was spotted devouring noodles in a hilarious way that has left many talking.

    In the first approach, she struggled with the chopstick but blended perfectly after several attempts.

    Since the hilarious moment went viral, Nigerians have been on constant reactions as they bid their views according to their views.

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  • 1da Banton – Evidence Ft. Bella Shmurda

    1da Banton – Evidence Ft. Bella Shmurda

    1da Banton is a highly talented Nigerian music prodigy and song composer who just discovered a brilliant rendition captioned “Evidence.”

    To spice it up, he tapped into the musical abilities of Bella Shmurda, a veteran music genius and songwriter who dropped a massive verse.

    Subsequently, the referenced composition is a part of their joint playlist uncovered 2-track music collection which houses “Evidence,” and “Holy Man.”

    In the end, this unique composition is a blockbuster that you should add to your playlist if you enjoy decent music.

    Listen and share your thoughts below!

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  • Portable eyes Grammy for best African artiste

    Portable eyes Grammy for best African artiste

    Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, sets his sights on the Grammy Award in the Best African Artist category, as he releases a statement.

    The controversial singer, in an exclusive chat, revealed his plan to bag a Grammy award when asked about the category he’d like to win.

    Portable eyes Grammy for best African artiste
    Nigerian singer, Portable.

    Online personality, Timi Agbaje, known for his controversial interviews, asked the singer, “What’s that thing that, when you’ve done it, when you’ve run it, it’s finished. You’ve completed everything you have in mind to do?”

    Portable answered without hesitation, “If I didn’t lie, it is to win a Grammy Award.”

    Timi Agbaje pushed further, asking Portable, “Which category?”

    Portable, without hesitation, added, “Best Artist in Africa, number one.”

    The singer emphasized his need for an international award, not a local one.

    He made several other statements in the interview; a video of it has been attached below to this article.

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  • Whitemoney sends warning to debtors owing him: “Lawsuit loading”

    Whitemoney sends warning to debtors owing him: “Lawsuit loading”

    Reality TV star, Whitemoney, threatens lawsuit against his debtors who have refused to pay him for his services.

    This comes shortly after Phyna called out BBNaija for refusing to give her the prize money she won from her time in the Big Brother house.

    Whitemoney who has also been the victim of bad debtors took to his Twitter page to call them out.

    “Lawsuit loading” — Whitemoney sends warning to debtors owing him
    BBNaija Season 6 winner, Whitemoney.

    He warned them to pay up before it’s too late and he files a lawsuit.

    Here is the post

    “Lawsuit loading” — Whitemoney sends warning to debtors owing him

    Some reactions to Whitemoney’s post below

    @IbehRossy said: “Rest because phyna don talk where una dey before phyna leads other follow”

    @MissEllieTweets advised: “Mazi!!! Drag them!!!”

    @QueenyIle noted: “The truth will come out”

    @SusanAustine opined: “Me I know say them many nor just phyna ,,just that phyna is bold”

    @Emmy_yung21 commented: “Most of the housemates are going through the same problems but do not have the balls to call them out
    My observation for the past 4 years is that most of their sponsored brands collapse after the show
    My question is that why is big brother franchise involved with these brands”

    @AjibolaOlolad11 wrote: “I’m lost o
    This one my fav is speaking out for the first time then it actually something big. My odogwu drag them”

     

  • Funke Akindele shares cryptic quote: “Start respecting your energy”

    Funke Akindele shares cryptic quote: “Start respecting your energy”

    Famous actress, Funke Akindele shares cryptic post on her page hours after she was dragged by late actress Adejumoke’s brother.

    It would be recalled that Aderounmu Adejumoke passed away and Funke Akindele who had starred in a film with her had expressed sympathy over the loss.

    Funke Akindele cryptic quote
    Funke Akindele.

    However, Adejumoke’s brother had claimed that the actress never reached out to his sister during all the times she was sick despite the calls they put through to Funke.

    His claim sparked a controversy online and many lambasted the actress for this.

    Funke Akindele recently took to her Instagram page to share a quote speaking on wanting to start respecting energies and ceasing to chase people who don’t resonate with her.

    The post read:

    “Start respecting your energy and stop chasing people who don’t resonate with you”.

    See the post below:

    Funke Akindele cryptic quote

     

  • Netizens applaud lady who left toxic boyfriend, shares how he smashed her iPhone after breakup

    Netizens applaud lady who left toxic boyfriend, shares how he smashed her iPhone after breakup

    Young lady revealed how her boyfriend broke her iPhone 13 Pro Max as a way of expressing his anger for breaking up with him.

    The video shared on the TikTok app, has gone viral and attracted a lot of comments from worried internet users.

    The young lady going by the handle @only_pervinca bemoaned how dramatic and painful the event had been for her.

    She showed off the phone, which was irreparably broken. The phone looked completely damaged with its front and back destroyed beyond recognition, leaving no portion untouched.

    "Best decision" - Netizens applaud lady who left toxic boyfriend, shares how he smashed her iPhone after breakup
    Lady who broke up with her boyfriend

    She captioned her post,

    “POV: you decided to leave your ex finally this time around. This was a whole lot of drama and pain.”

    The video has attracted a lot of reactions as many netizens shared their opinions

    @DE BELLAROMA said: “Made the decision a week ago and I’m getting my spark little by little leave these guys alone better men are there for yall.”

    @Omo~wun~mes said: “This has happened to me before.”

    @MIDE TURNERS reacted: “Because if phone could shatter this way how about you. Because this is soo sad.”

    @sunshine reacted: “Omo I took the big step last week and I’m happy.”

    @Morenike said: “Your ex na Brock lesnar.”

    @Mhiz Bella said: “This happened to me but he bought a new phone for me after collecting the phone, I left him for good.

    @Wilfred vicky WEd said: “In anything u do nor near my phone I fit take everything but u see my phone nor go there screen cost 00o or I lock u up.”